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Independence Day 2020: Are flags in churches idolatry?

If you're on Twitter you might have concluded that July 4th was Hipster-Pastors-Complaining-About-Flags-in-Churches Day.

Posted by Michael Bates on July 4, 2020 6:37 PM

The Trojan horse of critical race theory and intersectionality

This conversation is well worth an hour and a half of your time. The topic is critical race theory and intersectionality and how those ideas destroy any community that grants them entrance. It is essential listening for understanding the times, a comprehensive overview of these concepts and their impact, delivered...

Posted by Michael Bates on August 28, 2019 9:01 PM

Billy Graham at MIT

In April 1982, during my second semester at MIT, Billy Graham came to speak at the invitation of the evangelical Christian groups on campus, including Campus Crusade for Christ, United Christian Fellowship (the MIT affiliate of Intervarsity), the Chinese Bible Study, and the MIT Seekers, affiliated with Park Street Church....

Posted by Michael Bates on February 23, 2018 4:40 PM

Heaven on earth?

During a recent long drive, I tuned in, via the miracle of the internet, to ABC radio in Australia, and listened to the "Overnights" show. In this particular hour, the host was playing songs with "heaven" in the title. Gospel songs about the eternal state of the blessed like "When...

Posted by Michael Bates on September 23, 2017 8:32 PM

"Why You Hate Your Church" webinar next Sunday

If you're an evangelical Christian who has struggled finding a church where you feel at home, my friend Forrest Christian has a webinar scheduled for next Sunday, April 19, at 8 p.m. Central time, called "Why You Hate Your Church" that could help you understand why and what you can...

Posted by Michael Bates on April 13, 2009 12:12 PM